VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD July 18, 2006
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN’S COMMENTS SWEARING IN
CEREMONY PRESIDENT’S REPORT CLERK’S REPORT TRUSTEE’S REPORT Trustee Alcala Police & Fire Life Safety
Commission Trustee Keller Public Works Trustee Rhein Golf CourseTrustee Hartz Building &
Zoning Trustee WernerFinancing & Licensing Bill List Trustee Adamski Beautification Committee Worth Days Committee ATTORNEY’S REPORT ESTABLISHMENT OF
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT |
President Guzdziol
called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, Sally Hartz, Barb Adamski, and Kevin Werner. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Susan Glover, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Finance Director Barb Maziarek Engineer Courtney Koening and Fire Chief Gary Swiercz. Pledge of Allegiance. Resident Jim Doolan questioned whether the parking problem on 114th Street has been addressed yet. Trustee Keller stated that the Oak Park Avenue project has taken a lot of time from other projects. Mr. Doolan stated the last major rain storm the water left the area in under 15 minutes. Jim Joyce, building owner on Lloyd Drive inquired on why the first six houses on Lloyd Drive were surveyed. President Guzdziol stated the Village did not survey any property. Resident Craig Salihar stated cars are speeding down Oak Park Avenue and suggested that the stop sign on 113th Place be removed and replaced with stop signs on 113th and 114th Streets. Resident Jack McGrath stated the people of Oak Lawn must pay back $9 million in bonds from a TIF. Resident Jack McGrath questioned the credentials of the new Finance Director Barb Maziarek. Chris Pelligrino inquired on the status of the business license for Magnum Landscape. Clerk Price swore in Firefighter Timothy Morgan. President Guzdziol stated the White Sox Trophy will be at the Village Hall on July 19th from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $21,000 to Ehlers & Associates for TIF development and to authorize the Village President to enter into an agreement with Ehlers & Associates. Clerk Price stated that she will be going out to bid for a new generator for the Village Hall, Police Department and Fire Department. In the absence of Trustee Alcala, Trustee Rhein submitted the Police report for June 2006. Trustee Keller announced the Oak Park Avenue project is going well, and should be completed by the time school starts. Trustee Rhein stated that on July 27, 2006, the Neverly Brothers will be performing at the Edge Bar and Grill. There will be a $3.00 cover charge. Trustee Hartz asked that Magnum Landscaping go back in front of the REDB. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $39,701.11. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the payroll for the month of June in the amount of $305,523.71. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance increasing all building permits fees by 10%. Trustee Hartz asked this item be pulled from the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance increasing all business licenses fees by 10%. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance increasing all contractors licenses fees by 10%. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance increasing water rates by 3.8%. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that he would like to strike two items from the consent agenda. Direct the Village Clerk to lay off one employee and direct Public Works Superintendent to lay off one employee. Trustee Adamski stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize the expenditure of $800.00 for Medinah Black Horse Troop and the expenditure of $700.00 for Blade Runner Lawn Care for Worth Days. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Trustee Hartz seconded by Trustee Keller to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda July 18, 2006 r Approve regular minutes from July 5, 2006. r Authorize the expenditure of $21,500.00 to Ehlers & Associates and authorize the Village President to enter into an agreement with Ehlers & Associates. r Approve the bill list in the amount of $39,701.11 r Approve the payroll for the month of June in the amount of $305,523.71 r r
Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance
increasing all business licenses by 10%. r Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance increasing all contractors licenses by 10%. r Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance increasing water rates by 3.8%. r Authorize the expenditure of $800.00 for Medinah Black Horse Troop r Authorize the expenditure of $700.00 for Blade Runner Lawn Care r Refer Magnum Landscaping back to the REDB for a special use permit. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Hartz to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee, Rhein, Hartz, Adamski, Werner and Keller Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Alcala (1) Motion carried. Trustee Werner made a motion to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance increasing all building permit fees by 10%. Motion failed due to lack of a second. Resident Jack McGrath stated that the Village should receive a lot of permit fees from the building at the TIF. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to adjourn to executive session at 8:24 p.m. for the purpose of 2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustees Rhein, Keller, Hartz, Werner and Adamski. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Alcala (1). Motion carried. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:40 p.m. a.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price Village Clerk |
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